EMS 465 - Educational Methodologies in EMS

Description:
This course introduces common educational methodologies applied in EMS education with focuses on didactic, psychomotor, and affective education domains. Additional content include curricula development, evaluation methods, test construction, and critical psychometric parameters.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the paramedical major or program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the relevance, benefits, and limitations in the educational process for EMS providers.
Demonstrate an understanding of traditional educational methodologies and practices common with EMS training.
Demonstrate an understanding of non-traditional and innovative educational methodologies and practices that have utility in EMS education.
Incorporate specific, well-developed educational methods into a classroom or practical skills lab environment and measure learning outcomes to validate the process change.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the assessment methods, instruments, and outcome values as they pertain to EMS education.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010